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AEP - Food processing equipment operation
Short-term work-study training for food processing equipment operators
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,250
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Laval, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The AEP - Food Processing Equipment Operation program supports businesses in training new or existing staff for food processing equipment roles with a wage subsidy of up to $25 per hour. It combines paid work-study training in food processing with classroom and in-company learning.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,250 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Laval, Montreal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Work-study training for food processing equipment operation.
- Training new operators or upskilling current employees.
- Classroom and in-company learning in the food processing sector.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Food processing companies
- Dairy product businesses
- Meat processing companies
- Beverage, bakery, confectionery, and prepared food businesses
- Fruit and vegetable processing businesses
Eligible expenses
- Wage reimbursement up to $25 per hour for employees participating in the training program.
Eligible geographic areas
- Outaouais
- Laval
Additional information
- Admission depends on being hired by a participating food processing company.
- The program includes a mandatory information session and employer matching interviews.
- Companies may support new hires or current staff.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the AEP - Food processing equipment operation Program
What is the AEP - Food processing equipment operation?
The AEP - Food Processing Equipment Operation program supports businesses in training new or existing staff for food processing equipment roles with a wage subsidy of up to $25 per hour. It combines paid work-study training in food processing with classroom and in-company learning.
How much funding can be received?
AEP - Food processing equipment operation Funds up to $8,250 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the AEP - Food processing equipment operation program?
To be eligible for the AEP - Food processing equipment operation program, you must:
Food processing company
Must hire the student
What expenses are eligible under AEP - Food processing equipment operation?
Work-study training for food processing equipment operation.
Training new operators or upskilling current employees.
Classroom and in-company learning in the food processing sector.
Who can I contact for more information about the AEP - Food processing equipment operation?
You can contact Sectoral Committee on Food Processing Labor by email at mlachance@csmota.qc.ca or by phone at 1 877 449-5335.
Where is the AEP - Food processing equipment operation available?
The AEP - Food processing equipment operation program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the AEP - Food processing equipment operation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AEP - Food processing equipment operation is a Wage Subsidies And Interns